Gittins, Ian

Depeche Mode: Faith and Devotion

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ISBN 13:: 9781786750648
author:: Gittins, Ian
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Palazzo Editions Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 27.5 x 21.5 centimetres (1.27 kg
Genre:: Biography, Composers & Musicians, Music,
Condition:: New
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Depeche Mode: Faith and Devotion is a comprehensive and intimate history of the influential synth-rock band. Emerging from the British electro-pop scene in the early 1980s, Depeche Mode's unique sound and style quickly gained a devoted following. Despite the departure of founding member Vince Clarke, the band persevered and went on to achieve mainstream success, captivating audiences worldwide. The band's journey has not been without its challenges, however. Depeche Mode has faced self-doubt, depression, internal conflicts, and personal struggles, including a catastrophic heroin addiction that threatened the career of charismatic lead singer Dave Gahan. Through it all, the band has remained committed to their art, producing music that continues to resonate with fans today. This book, Faith and Devotion, tells the story of Depeche Mode's remarkable history, from their humble beginnings to the eve of their 40th anniversary. With a focus on the band's triumph over adversity, it offers a fascinating and insightful look at one of the most influential and enduring bands of the past four decades.

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